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johnt
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Thu Oct 13 2005 08:11 PM
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remote access
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just a wee question is there anyway i can take control of one of the pc's on my network where i can do a virus scan and update any programmes that need to be updated,through another pc on my network, i know you can set up most programmes to do this automatically but i prefer to do these things manually, so i was just wondering if all this could be done remotely on my network, and if so how?
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Re: remote access
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What operating systems are the PCs on your network running?
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johnt
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Thu Oct 13 2005 09:40 PM
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Re: remote access
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both are running on windows xp home
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Re: remote access
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Assuming both PCs are on and are in the same workgroup,
click Start | All Programs | Accessories | Communications | Remote Desktop Connection
Browse for the other computer
Click Connect
Go for your scans etc
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Dubz
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Thu Oct 13 2005 10:20 PM
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Re: remote access
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Ensure that "Allow users to connect remotely to this computer"
has been checked in the 'System Properties' | Remote.
(Use 'windows key+Break' the select 'Remote' tab)
Another shortcut:
Windows key + R (Gives the run command)
enter 'mstsc' to open Remote Desktop Connection.
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Re: remote access
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Good thinking, Batman! (though it should be on by default) 
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johnt
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Thu Oct 13 2005 11:02 PM
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Re: remote access
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thanks guys i'll give it a go tomorrow
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johnt
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Fri Oct 14 2005 02:18 PM
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Re: remote access
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no luck, both pc's are on the same workgroup , but i get a message saying that the workgroup doesn't contain any terminal servers.
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johnt
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Fri Oct 14 2005 03:33 PM
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Re: remote access
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had a look on microsofts website and it appears you have to have xp pro installed on the host pc for the desktop remote to work.
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Re: remote access
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In that case try this piece of freeware
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johnt
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Fri Oct 14 2005 06:44 PM
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Re: remote access
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thanks i'll have a go.
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